New Laptop, Stick with PC or go Mac?

[rocdoc]

You will certainly get replies split along the PC/Mac lines, based on everyone's experience. It depends on what you want to do and what software you already own. I am a Mac convert, and I did that because I process photographs for my hobby and my PC's would die often and hard when running that software. Since switching to Mac everything is smoooooth... Also, in terms of integration with peripherals it's a dream.
I hear PC's are still the way to go for a lot of games for example, so to get more meaningful advice let us know what it will be used for.

[krmathis]

/me vote for the MacBook.

[Chrispy]

PC. I also like how you're supposed to be in the Mac community.

With laptops, it's not so much a big deal, but if you were getting a desktop, I would say PC because they tend to be cheaper for what you get, and easier to upgrade and switch components around.

[wanderman]

macbooks can still use windows. I would get a macbook and build a workstation if you need to do more intensive stuff. Apple laptops are great and osx really shines at lower resolutions imo.

[RYCeT]

Originally Posted by Chrispy

With laptops, it's not so much a big deal, but if you were getting a desktop, I would say PC because they tend to be cheaper for what you get, and easier to upgrade and switch components around.

What he said ^^^^^^

Originally Posted by wanderman

macbooks can still use windows. I would get a macbook and build a workstation if you need to do more intensive stuff. Apple laptops are great and osx really shines at lower resolutions imo.

Yes, macbook can use windows but don't expect to use it for word processing, they still need to add the touchpad option on bootcamp.

[Al4x]

if you want a powerful laptop, go PC, but you dont lol

i just think macs are overpriced, and with all the software i have, hating of itunes/love of wmp 11, id go pc with xp

[porfryrieggwo]

I already have an HP Desktop, Quadcore, 3gigs ram, Dual screens, surroundsound speakers, you name it.

I now want something to be my home away from home. The only reason i feel like straying from PC is that when using windows I sometimes feel cluttered and messy. Its very distracting and takes away from my productivity.

This is what attracts me to Macs, they look simple and functional. Am i just a victim of Apple Advertisement?

What also intrigues me is that every mac user swears by it. Theres no Ive been using mac for 7 years until i found PC. Its always the other way around from what I see.

If i get a mac I will get Bootcamp and Vista anyway to keep myself covered anyway.

[bigshot]

I have a Macbook, and I couldn't be happier with it. I use it as the source for my home A/V rig, playing CDs, iTunes and DVDs in full DTS surround sound. Great fun.

See ya
Steve

[joelongwood]

You know what they say...................Once you go Mac, you never go back.

[Arainach]

PC. Cheaper to buy, cheaper to repair, support more readily available, more software available, and let's face it: When you look at their business practices, Apple rivals Sony for most evil corporation.